In its programmes the English department tries to reflect the characteristics of language, learning and teaching listed in the English curriculum. In particular:
• language development is fostered by an environment which encourages creativity and experimentation
• language development is fostered by an environment which provides challenges and high expectations for students
• language learning requires interaction and active participation
• English programmes should reflect the New Zealand context
- from English in the New Zealand Curriculum (1994), pages 10 - 11.
• language development is fostered by an environment which encourages creativity and experimentation
• language development is fostered by an environment which provides challenges and high expectations for students
• language learning requires interaction and active participation
• English programmes should reflect the New Zealand context
- from English in the New Zealand Curriculum (1994), pages 10 - 11.
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